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RC Lens dismisses manager Yannick Cahuzac

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The instability at RC Lens has escalated with the dismissal of head coach Yannick Cahuzac. The decision, made by club leadership on November 9, 2026, follows a period of severe poor performance, including a 1-2 home defeat against Marseille and a historic 1-9 loss to Como in the Champions League. Cahuzac’s tenure lasted only two months, having been promoted from assistant coach in September to replace Dino Toppmöller. During his eight matches in charge, the team secured three wins and suffered five losses. This marks the third coaching change for the club within a single season. As the club seeks a successor, reports suggest three candidates are being considered, with former Lens coach Pierre ~~Sage~~ Sage, currently at Crystal Palace, identified as a primary target. The coaching change follows intense supporter unrest and internal tensions. ~~Fans have previously used banners at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis to criticize both players and management.~~ While President Joseph Oughourlian has publicly accepted responsibility for the recent failures, stating that the club, players, and management had all failed, the club now faces the challenge of stabilizing the squad and the technical staff.

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